Forklift Operator (1st Shift) - Chicago, IL

Job Description
At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Available Shift
1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (Mon-Fri), overtime as required
Competitive Weekly Pay Period
Benefit Overview
Competitive complete benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
Annual bonus for individual and company performance
Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
Referral Bonus program
PPE provided.
Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
Join Our Team as a Material Handler!
The Material Handler - Basic is responsible for transporting materials from supply stores to drop-off locations using a tugger. Trigger cards and internal applications are used to notify the Material Handler that additional stock is needed. This position completes forklift training requirements needed in order to advance to the intermediate level.
Key Responsibilities:
Use a tugger to deliver materials to dedicated drop-off locations within the manufacturing facility.
Utilize trigger cards and internal applications to identify where new materials are needed, ensuring accuracy in quantities and proper procedures are followed.
Complete S&C Forlift certification program, including any required testing and certification hours need to pass the program.
Review job orders and part drawings to accurately determine which parts and materials are needed for specific jobs and areas.
Utilize Oracle ERP to determine part quantities, locations, and receiving history.
Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
What you'll Need To Succeed:
Required
1+ years of demonstrated experience in a material handling or related role within a manufacturing environment.
1+ years of driving a forklift with a safe driving record.
Ability to operate an electric forklift for indoor and outdoor use.
Good attention to detail, with the ability to determine accurate order quantities consistently.
Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned materials requests.
Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments.
Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications.
Basic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities and weights.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
Ability and willingness to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.
Proficient in using MS Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles
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